Senior Project Accountant

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. 

Project Overview:

Bechtel is partnering with NextDecade to support their vision to provide the world access to lower carbon intensive energy with their Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) project in Brownsville, Texas.

RGLNG is a natural gas liquefaction and export terminal situated on a 984-acre site on the banks of the Brownsville ship channel. The first phase of the RGLNG project consists of three liquefaction trains, two storage tanks and one marine berth. At full capacity, the five-train facility will have a production capacity of 27 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will lead the Site Finance Operations for the Rio Grande LNG project, with day-to-day reporting to the Field Project Controls Manager and functional reporting to the Project Accounting Manager in Houston. #LI-HB1 

Major Responsibilities:

•    Serve as the on-site lead for Finance operations, ensuring alignment with Project goals and corporate financial policies
•    Supervise the site Timekeeping team, ensuring accurate and timely entry of hours, discrepancy resolution, weekly payroll processing, and management reporting
•    Review, analyze, and report on financial, labor, and ledger data to ensure accuracy and integrity, and respond to inquiries from Project Management and other departments
•    Support the Accounts Payable function, working with the Field Procurement and Contracts teams to streamline invoicing processes, facilitate approvals, and ensure timely vendor payments
•    Coordinate with internal, external, and customer audit teams to support audit readiness and compliance
•    Provide training, mentorship, and development opportunities for site finance staff
•    Support project employees with payroll and expense report inquiries and issue resolution
•    Perform additional duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in Project Accounting roles, including supervisory experience
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a major in accounting preferred
• Above average communications, analytical, and organizational skills
• Good initiative and ability to work independently while functioning effectively with a team environment
• Good business judgment in execution of assigned work and in understanding when issues need to be escalated for resolution

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and Outlook
• Understanding of accounting principles, concepts, and terminology

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.  Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.
We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.